Automation Controls Engineer

Our client, a global Fortune 500 Medical Technology Company has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Staff Engineer, Controls Automation. This position will report to a Sr Manager in Engineering within the R&D department. This individual will be responsible for managing End-to-End Automation Projects/Programs. This position requires the ability to do manage and push large projects along.

·        Manage End-to-End Automation Projects/Programs and participate in projects led by others as Equipment Controls SME

·        Guide the organization in the adoption of technological advancements, assess new technology applications and develop short and long-term automation roadmaps

·        Design, build, program, configure, install, commission and maintain Electrical Controls systems

·        Develop User Requirement Specifications and implement Equipment Control systems, shop floor controls and productivity software tools

·        Investigate, diagnose and resolve issues with hardware, software and network interphases

·        Provide recommendations in the areas of safety, quality, equipment effectiveness, equipment function and equipment reliability

·        Guide, Mentor, Train and Develop personnel

·        Perform Equipment control design tasks including development of controls requirements, system specifications, P&ID schematics, test scripts, controls safety assessments, qualifications protocols, protocol execution, reports, technical instructions and training.

·        Participate in the review, negotiation and vigilance of support service contracts and vendor commitments

·        Support Supply Chain and commercial manufacturing initiatives and participate in cross-departmental action committees

·        Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering required

·        Experience working in Equipment Automation Control roles (minimum of 10 years required)

·        Experience programming Allen-Bradley PLC's required (5 years, required)

·        Experience supporting DCS, SCADA (3 years, required)

·        Familiarity with multi-level automation architecture and industrial network designs using DeviceNet and/or ControlNet network applications for data exchange over ethernet, required

·        Experience configuring HMI's (3 years, required)

·        Experience supporting 6-Axis robots or SCARA's and Servos (3 years, required)

·        Experience supporting instrumentation devices (3 years, required)

Nice to Have

·        Advanced Degree in Electrical Controls preferred

·        Experience working in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other regulated industries is a plus

·        Some experience in machine learning is a plus, not required.

Term & Start

·        12 months contract

·        ASAP

·        Full time

·        Possibility of extension or perm

·        Onsite in FL

·        Able to travel up to 20% both domestic and/or international.

·        Benefits included  

$69-80/hr

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